2001 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · BN51 AVP

The 2025‑08‑13 MOT at 40,506 miles passed, yet the tester flagged rear suspension mounting corrosion, light oil mist on the near‑side rear shock absorbers and worn top‑mount bushes on both front struts, showing that the vehicle remains roadworthy yet exhibits a stable, deteriorating maintenance trend. Repeated advisories on suspension components and brake hoses since 2023 indicate that previous owners have not addressed underlying wear, only temporary fixes. At roughly 1,620 miles per year the Puma’s recorded mileage is low for a 25‑year‑old vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity. The mileage rose from 38,670 miles on 26 July 2022 to 40,506 miles on 13 August 2025, an increase of 1,836 miles over three years, with the most recent 11‑month interval adding only 489 miles, indicating a steady, modest accumulation rather than rapid usage. Recurring issues centre on the rear suspension mounting area, which shows corrosion but is not excessive, and on the front suspension top‑mount bushes, which have displayed slight play and wear across four tests. The front brake hoses were recorded as excessively deteriorated in the 2023‑08‑09 failure, a defect that was corrected before the subsequent pass, while oil leaks have persisted without worsening, and the high‑level brake light has remained inoperative since 2023. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension mounting area for rust penetration, test the shock absorbers for oil leakage beyond light misting, and examine the front strut top‑mount bushes for excessive movement, while also checking the condition of the front brake hoses, brake discs and pads for wear, and verifying that the central and rear stop lamps function correctly.